Sunday March 19
Read: Moses encounters God in the burning bush and God reveals Himself as the God of the living and His name as the one who IS. Paul reminds us of many subtle spiritual dangers and the need to be on our guard. Jesus teaches about the barren fig tree and invites us to produce fruit(s) of the Spirit.
Reflect: Two contrasting images strike us today: the burning bush and the barren fig. The bush throbs with fieriness that does not destroy but energizes Moses into his mission. The barren fig tree has a certain deadness that negates life. Which image resembles you the most? What can you do to be on fire with God’s life?
Pray: “If you think you stand, beware, lest you fall.” It is easy to fall. We need God’s grace to be standing and fruitful. Let us pray for His grace so that we may not be found wanting.
Listen: You are the fig tree in the vineyard. God comes looking for fruit. What does he find?
Act: List three fruit(s) of the Spirit (see Gal 5:22-23) you will pray for during the remainder of the Lent.
